Who is legally required to supply Material Safety Data Sheets to purchasers?

The correct answer is that hazardous chemical suppliers are legally required to supply Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) to purchasers. These documents provide essential information about the properties of hazardous chemicals, including handling, storage, and emergency measures, ensuring that users are informed of the potential risks associated with the chemicals they are using.

The requirement for hazardous chemical suppliers to provide MSDS is part of regulatory frameworks such as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard. This regulation mandates that suppliers must furnish these sheets when they provide hazardous substances to purchasers, allowing safe and informed use of chemical products.

Employers are responsible for ensuring that MSDS are available to their employees but are not the entity that supplies them to purchasers directly. Local government agencies and insurance companies do not fall under the purview of this specific legal requirement regarding the provision of Material Safety Data Sheets. Thus, only hazardous chemical suppliers have the obligation to supply these critical documents to ensure safety and compliance in workplaces and other environments where chemicals are handled.